Shuttered for Dummies

Hey there! Let's talk about the word "shuttered." Now, have you ever seen a camera? You know, those devices that capture pictures? Well, cameras have something called a shutter, which is like a little door that opens and closes to control how much light enters the camera. So when we use the word "shuttered," we're actually using it to describe something that has been closed or covered up, just like when you close the shutter on a camera.

But "shuttered" can also be used to describe buildings or businesses. Imagine you're walking down the street and you see a shop with its windows all closed up, its doors locked, and no signs of activity inside. Well, that shop can be called "shuttered" too. You see, when a building or a business is "shuttered," it means that it is closed down and not currently in use. It's sort of like when you close your eyes really tight – everything goes dark and you can't see anything. In the same way, a "shuttered" building or business has its doors tightly closed, making it impossible for people to go in or out.

So, to sum it up, "shuttered" means either closing or covering up, just like the shutter on a camera, or it can also mean a building or business that is closed down and not active. It's like if you didn't want any light coming into your room, so you put a big blanket over your window - that's closing or covering up. And if you can't go inside a shop because its doors are tightly locked and all the windows are closed, then you can say it is "shuttered."